PHX
Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Airport Code
| Stands for | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| Categories | Transportation & Travel |
PHX stands for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, an airport code abbreviation.
Busiest airport in the Southwest, located about 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix, and a hub for American Airlines and a major base for Southwest. Its PHX Sky Train links terminals with light rail and parking.
Example: It's 117 degrees at PHX today, and some regional jets are restricted from departing until evening.
Usage notes
ICAO code KPHX. The airport promotes itself as "America's Friendliest Airport." Summer heat matters operationally: some regional jets have certified maximum takeoff temperatures, and flights have been canceled during extreme heat waves. The code follows the X-filler pattern also seen at LAX and PDX.
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